List Of All ICC Chairmen And Presidents - From 1909 to 2025

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Jay Shah took over as the ICC chairman from Greg Barclay on December 1, 2025 (X.com)Jay Shah took over as the ICC chairman from Greg Barclay on December 1, 2025 (X.com)

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is the global governing body for cricket, responsible for overseeing the sport's rules and international competitions. Established on June 15, 1909, it was originally known as the Imperial Cricket Conference, founded by representatives from England, Australia, and South Africa.

In 1965, the organisation was renamed the International Cricket Conference, and it adopted its current name, the International Cricket Council, in 1987.

This revamp led to the establishment of the ICC Chairperson role, which now heads the ICC Board of Directors and holds executive power. The position of President was eventually abolished in 2016, with the Chairperson becoming the central figure in the ICC's leadership structure.

Here's a look at all the ICC Presidents & Chairmen since its conception in 1909:

ICC Chairman List​ 

Taking over the resposility as the Honorary Chairman of the Apex Cricket Council, ICC on December 1, 2024, Jay Shah became the youngest-ever to claim the position. 

According to ICC, Shah aims to grow the global reach of cricket with the Olympic Games in Los Angeles in 2028, with a particular focus. 

Sr No.
Name
Age
Nationality
Tenure
1N. Srinivasan79IndiaJuly 2014 - November 2015
2Shashank Manohar66IndiaNoevember 2015 - June 2020
3Imran Khwaja [Interim]-SingaporeJuly 2020 - November 2020
4Greg Barclay62New ZealandNovember 2020 - November 2024
5Jay Shah36IndiaDecember 2024-Present

ICC President​ List [1909-2016]

Sr No.
Name
Age
Nationality
Tenure
1Colin Cowdrey67
England
1989–1993
2Clyde Walcott80West Indies1993–1997
3Jagmohan Dalmiya75India1997–2000
4Malcolm Gray84Australia2000–2003
5Ehsan Mani79Pakistan2003–2006
6Percy Sonn57South Africa2003–2006
7Ray Mali87South Africa2007–2008
8David Morgan86England2008–2010
9Sharad Pawar83India2010–2012
10Alan Isaac72New Zealand2012–2014
11Mustafa Kamal77Bangladesh2014–2015
12
Zaheer Abbas77Pakistan2015–2016

ICC Chairman Salary​

Notably, ICC doesn’t provide a regular wage to its high-ranking Honorary officials. Hence, the Chairman does not receive a fixed salary. Instead, they are compensated through allowances, reimbursements, and benefits for attending meetings and fulfilling their duties.  

FAQs: ICC New Chairman​​

Q. Who is the new head of the ICC?

Ans. On December 1, 2025, Jay Shah succeeded Greg Barclay as the Honorary Chairman of the ICC. Shah, at 36, became the youngest to take on the role of the new head at the apex cricket council. 

Q. Is Jay Shah the new Chairman of the ICC?

Ans. Yes, Jay Shah, an Indian Sports administrator and Amit Shah’s son, is the recent and current Chairman of the ICC. 

Q. Why did the ICC CEO quit?

Ans. Former ICC CEO, Geoff Allardice, in January 2025, resigned from his position after four years in the role, citing a desire to "pursue new challenges".

Q. Is BCCI richer than ICC?

Ans. The BCCI’s net worth is significantly higher than the International Cricket Council (ICC). The immense popularity and commercial success of the Indian Premier League (IPL) helped the BCCI become the wealthiest cricket body globally.